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The Washington critic., 1887-06-11
F0R SAlE-u0lISES.


EOR SALE-GreRt Bargains II Sold mt
Il once-Two-story.a and basement brick, all
mod imps, on 18th st n W; lot 20 feet 'front.'
price only $1,000
Store and 7room frnme house on i2th st n
W; rents for $50 per month; price only $500.
J. w. y. MYERS, 1923 N Y ave.
EOK SALE Beautiful 13-Roon
Il house on Park st, Just west Of nth st;
lot Is 100 feet on Park ST. running through TO
sheridan ave. to depth of $40 feet.
Price, including elegant house, 50c per foot,
j. W. p. MYERS, lies N Y ave.
EOR SALE Good business Property
Il in West Washington, on 32d st, bet o
md p sts nice store and dwelling attached
price only s4,500. j. W. p. MYERS,
1ieS N Y ave.
EOR SALE-A IL Per Cent. Invest
Il ment-7 houses at corner Of 18th and II
SIS Q; these are now Groom and Broom
houses, well located for rent, and will pay
handsomely as an Investment.
SW0RMSTEDT s. BRADLEY,
0g7 + 81 w.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-11
Tor SALE.


Good investment. Three brick ho6ses, RS,
bay windows, on l. st II W; rent for $3.50
each; nearly new; price $4,000 for tho three;
wEsTooTT, WILCOX & WINE,
1907 Pa ave,
The Washington critic., 1887-06-11

CLIFFBOURNE.
~ This finely located tract of land, lying
between Columbia Road and Rock Creek and
18th and 10th SITS, has been subdivded into
fine building lots and villa sites, many of
them having old oak trees. which are now
offered for sale on advantageous terms; lots
contain from 1900 to $1,000 square feet, and
and full Information furnished on applica-
tion. FITCH, FOX Il BROWN,
1887 Pcnna ave n w
The Washington critic., 1887-06-11

EOR UENy-The Desirable 9 Story
Il dwelling, I922 18th 81 n W, . rs, all IN |.
SWORMSrEDT 81 BRADLEY,
:,
The Washington critic., 1887-06-11

DOR RFNT-2 New Brick Dwellings,
II rooms and cellar, Nos. 3 and Green's
alley east Of Portland Flats; Price, $40 per
month. "
TYLER & RUTHERFORD,
1296 4 st n W.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-11
EOR sALE-BioycIe Bargains.

THE CYCLERIEs,
1906 N. Y. ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-11

The sene-can-hired- combination
is out of season, and the toy pistol and
water.cooler will have to struggle along
with the surplus population question the
best they can during the summer months,
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-02

The Hon. VIM. J. Stone, mem.
Der of Congress from Kentucky,
will deliver the address Saturday
next, Confederate Memorial Day,
in Charlestown, W. Va. He was
a captain III the Confederate
army. a story has beenpublish-
ed to the effect that after the
battle Of Richmond, Ky, the
ladies of the town FASTENED to
the battlefield to render assis-
lance to the wounded. Among
those lying on the field, and sup
posed to be dying in the fierce
rays Of the August sun, was a
stalwart young Kentucky cap
tain. One of,the ladies gathered
up several. mnskets, and, forcing
them into the ground by their
bayonets, hung her shawl. over
them SO as to shelter hisface. and
by other attentions added to his
comfort and probably prolonged
his life until he could be removed
to the hospital, where his legwas
amputated. That Young officer
was Captain Stone, and the
young lady has, for many years
been Mrs. Stone. ri
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-02

DAIRyNArDs FESTIVAL Adairy-
maids festival, under the auspi-
1ces of the Lutheran Sunday
school, at Frederick, Nd, last
night III the roller skating rink,
on East Patrick street, waslarge-
~ attended. Among the features
is alargerustic building erectedon
the floor of the rink, i'll which re-
freshments are served.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-02

We have just entered upon one of the
fairest months in the year. 1t is the
mostpoetic month in the whole calen-
dar.. It is the month when the beauties
of nature begin to fully develop them
selves, and the fruits of the earth give
some slight indications of their extent
and quality for the season. In one
more month. the middle of the summer
win have beeen reached, the fields will
have begun to render up their rich har-
vests and the atmosphere will prepare
itself for the sultryl influences ofthe
dos days. The spring has passed very
rapidly, the summer moves upon us
with a hasty tread and autumn and
winter are not lingering very far
behind, The coursesteof the seasons
AREAS careful and steady as a man
could expect, and he has a great deal
to- he thankful for in the even order
with which nature distributes her gifts!
Ofal1' months June is the most lavish
inthe number AND quality other natural
chains, IT is. a month of balmy and fra
grant .atmospheres, Of flowers and sun
shine standing as a mere veil between
the. past and the lucions ripeness and
n1ellewness ofthe summer Justibeyond.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-02
FOUND AT LAST.

A Genuine French Calf Gents Seam
less Shoe worth S. 90 for $500 and no
oneelse has it and cant get1t. We control
this market. c. P. HERRING & Con
Wide-Awake Shoe Dealer
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-02

During the month Of May ID
arrests Wererecorded at the May
ors office, for disorderly conduct,
.profane language on the street,
lighting and drunkenness. THIS
does not include the cases tried
before the squires.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-02
LADIES BEWARE !!

Don't Squander Your Cash Get a
Pair Of Opera Toe Slippers for 5oc., Buy
a Pair of Every day Button Shoes at
S1,25. Try Our Genuine Kid Button
Shoes for $3.50. Complete Comfort
Handsome Fit for $I,e8. Wear Our
Guaranteed Shoes for $2.25. A new
pair if not satisfactory, worth $500 We
have Ladies Shoes for Young Ladies,
Old Ladies Middle Aged Ladies, Mar
ried Ladies, Single and in fact, for all
Ladies. C. P. HERRING g. Co.,
Ladies Shoes A Speciality. U
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-02
s1Nartinsbu1g Gazette.
Rublishsd daily except Sunday "
F. VERNON ALER & co.
RATES or ADVERTISING.

Standing Advertisements, nnnrnn
rransieht locals per line, each issuei.os
Merchants {" i" & .o3
TNS1fN rfI 49," per month 90
/ Advertisers with whom we have reg
u1ar running accounts will have their
Bills rendered on the first Monday of
each month. All transient advertise
ments payable in advance.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-02

1t is reported thatconsiderable
damage was done by the storm
yesterday in the vicinity Of Van
clevesyille and Kerneysville.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-02
! THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1887.
The new Councilmen will be
sworn in to-nightgFh III @

The new Councilmen will be
sworn in to-night0Fh ta +sR
We, trust that all of the men
of the town, old and young, will
do all they car. to help get, the
Y. NJ. G. A. gymnasium.
Prayer and praise meeting at
the rooms of the Y. M. c. A. on
Friday evening, at 8 o'clock. A
cordial invitation is extended to
all.
There were eleven marriage IL
censes issued by the County Clerk
during the month Of May, and
May is not very good month
either sE %.
The proceeds of-the "Parlor
Entertainment" to be given by
the choir and ladies of Trinity M.
E. Church, South, will gotowards
furnishing the auditorium OF
their church. =. 1 4
Just received fine line and large lot
of Pineapp1es and Bananas at H. M.
HERR1NG's, Myers Building next door
to Valley House. The best grades OF
Teas on the market at the lowest figures.
NoTICE.-AH the members OF
the different Committees are earn
estly requested to attend an adj
journed meeting this evening at
Stewart w. Walkers Law office,
at $50 P. NJ. Business of impor-
tance.
Mr.. Charles Myers, telegraph
operator at the Shenandoah Val
lev Railroad bridge at Shepherds
town, was shocked by Lightning
a few days ago during a storm
while atfwork athis telegraph in,
Strl1lnent. A& taat
During one Of the heavy storms
which passed over Franklin coun.
tn, Pa, three fine cattle We're kill
ed by lightning for Mr.. DAME
Hollingef, of Washington town.
ship. When found thecattle were
dead lying side by side and with
out a mark.
We hope the citizens Of oul
town will not wait to see if the
Young Mems Christian Associa
ton are going to prosper in thei1
undertakings, but that every maj
and lady may do all that is il
their power to assist, and by sc
doing it can not help be a sue
cess. God salways ready to bless
if we are willing to receive it. B
The Harrisburg Explorers
held their annual meeting OF
Monday evening and decided to
recommend July 25th as the dat,
for going tocamP subject toth'
approval Of the Chambersburs
Colonies. Various 4 COMMITTEES
were appointed and a snake story
was read. All the members ex
pect to spend their vacation a
Blue Ridge Summit and prepera
ton for the excersion will beeil
at once ,E&f5 Ell
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-02

ns Goy.aLee, will attend the grad
uating exercises at the colored
normal school, at Petersburg,
and deliver the diplomas.
f1IHs1 il11ll-aA q IAN
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-02

Jennie Wade, the only resident
of gettysburg killed dung the
battle, is to be honered with q
monument. 3 4
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-02

The Council of Leesburg, Va.,.
has awarded the contract for the
construction Of a town hall to
cost q ID, 985. 'as4f
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-02

lust received at H. NJ. Herriug's az
large and fine lot OF Pineapples.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-02
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!. SPECIAL LOC4LS.. Z : Z

p. "A. GyN1rINGEAMT,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-22
SCANT LIVING.

The actual condition of the labor
ing classes in parts of Germany is
fairly indicated by the results of an
inquiry made by the inspector for
the Leipsic district as to the eos of
living in Leipsic. The cost, it is
shown, is small, though it is fully
rp to income Sixteen heads Of
workingmens families, who were
designated by their employers as
orderly persons, gave to the inspect
or the items of their annual expenl-
iturc, so that there can be no ques-
ton, it may be presumed, rs to the
correctness Of the figures presented.
For family of eight persons the
total annual outgo in one case was
$222.S1, made up as follows: Bread,
$54.45; wheat bread, $10.7l; flour,
S2.3S: potatoes. $l1.l3: rice and
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-22
"AUNT RACHEL" PRESIDENT
JACKSON'S WIFE.
From "Perley's "reminiscences of Sixty
Years in the National Metropolis"

From "Perley's "reminiscences of Sixty
Years in the National Metropolis"
Before leaving his rural home in
Tennessee, General Jackson had
been afflicted by the sudden death
Of his wife. Aunt Rachel" as
Mrs. Jackson was called by her hus-
bands personal friends, had accom-
panied him to Washington when he
was there as Senator from Tennes-
see. She was a short, stout, unatrac-
tive and uneducated woman, though
greatly endeared to General Jack
son. While he had been in the
army she had carefully managed his
plantation, his slaves and his money
matters, and her devotion to him
knew no bounds. Her happiness
was centered in his, and it was her
chief desire to smoke her corn-cob
pipe in peace at his side. When
told that he had been elected presi-
dent of the United States. she re-
piled: '.Well, for Mr. Jacksnn's
sake / am glad Of it, but for myself
| am not" A few weeks later she
was arrayed for the grave in white
satin costume which she had pro-
yided herself with to wear at the
White House. After her funeral her
sorrow-stricaen husband came to
Washington with a stern determine
ton to punish those who had ma
ligned her during the preceding
campaign. Having been told that
President Adams had sanctioned
the publication of the slanders, he
did not call at the White House, in
accordance with usage, but paid
daily visits to his old friends in the
War Department. Mr.. Adams, stung
bv this neglect. determined not to
play the part of the conquered lead
er of the Inauguration, and quietly
removed to the house of Commodore
porter, in the suburbs, on the morn
ing of the 3rd of March.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-22
CHESS.

The origin of the game Of chess is
lost in antiquity; but this much is
certainly known, that it is of very
ancient origin. There have been
many learned spcculations on the
subject, and the invention variously
ascribed to the Greeks, Romans,
Egyptians, Jews, Persians, Chinese,
Hindus and severa. other nations or
races, and some persons have even
attempted to fix upon the particular
individual; thus, King Solomon,
Xerxes, Aristotle, Shem, Japhet, and
many Others have been brought for
ward in this connection. 1t seems
most probable, however, that it had
its origin among the Hindus.
From India the game Of chess was
carried over to Persia, and from the
Persians it passed to the Arabians,
after they took possession of Persia,
in the seventh century, from whom
either directly or indirectly, it came
to Europe. just what time it came
to Europe cannot be stated, but it
was either in or before the eleventh
century.
1t was formerly thought that
cards were invented 10y Jacquemin
Gringonneur for the amusement OF
Charles VI, Of France, during those
attacks of the malady which at last
brought him to the grave. This
conclusion was reached from an en-
try in the account book for 1892 or
1893 of the treasurer Of Charles vi,
of France, recording the payment to
Jacquemin, Gringonneur OF sum
for making pack of cards; but the
payment is clearly for painting,
not for inyenting them. The Chi
nese claim that cards were invented
in I12O, A. d.. in that country. In
India there is a tradition that cards
have been in use there from time
immcmorial, and that they we're in
vented by the Brahmins. The out
come of all the researches in this
direction is in favor of the presump-
ton of the Asiatic origin of cards.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-22

that extended on three sides ofquite
brackish body Of water. Some
four or five of the dogs, OF better
blood than the average Arab cur,
dashed into the tangle, and the next
instant we had the satisfaction of
seeing the mangled remains OF one
flung up in the air, from about the
center of the patch. A chorus OF
yeIps and snarlings now set in, and
one disconsolate cur limped pain
fully out, his ribs bare of flesh where
the lioness' paw had struck him.
We were now in predicament.
After an hours internal clatter by
the beaters we were as far from get
ting her royal highness out as ever,
for show herself she would not. "lf
the tamerisk is only dry enough,
quoth Mae, "we can soon smoke her
out" and he galloped around
through the beaters, and soon a vol
ley of flaming torches rained into
the brake. This fetched her. She
made gallant charge ont and al
most up to us before we gave her all
four barrels. 1t stopped her. and
for moment the noble beast seemed
stunned. Then as the smoke cleared
away, we saw her return to the shell
ter. More torches were thrown in,
and four separate times did the des-
perate lioness charge us dauntlessly,
and receive our fire before finally
biting the dust.
She had eleven bullet holes in her,
besides the smashed shoulder blade
l had given her the night before.
With that bullet in her, (Which had
passed through her and lay against
her ribs on the opposite side to that
it had entered) she had travelled
nearly nine miles, had made five de-
termined rushes, killed and disabled
four dogs, and died like the heroine
she was, in midcharge. And Mac,
covoy, turning to me, asked: Doc
tor, do you still hold to the opinion
that lion is no better than big
dog?" And / could find no answer
save words of praise for the noble
creature that lay dead before us.
Too much time had elapsed for us to
track the other lion successfully, the
spoor having been obliterated by the
feet of other game. But two lions
out of three is not such bad work
for twenty four hours, after all, and
we returned to camp fully satisfied
with orr DAVIS snort.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-22
THINGS A HOUSEKEEPER
SHOULD KNOW.

That salt should be eaten with
nuts to aid digestion.
That milk which stands too long
makes bitter butter.
That rusty flat-irons should be
rubbed over with beeswax and lard.
That it rests you in sewing to
change your position frequently.
That a strong hot lemonade taken
at bed time will break up bad
cold.
That tough beef is made tender
by laying few minutes in vinegar
water.
That u little soda will relieve sick
headache caused by indigestion.
That a strong cup of coffee will
remove the odor of onions from the
breath.
That a cup of hot water drunk
before meals viii prevent nausea
and dyspepsia.
That well ventilated bedrooms
will prevent morning headache and
lassitude.
That one in faint should be laid
on the fat of his back; then loosen
his clothes and let him alone.
That consumptivc night sweats
may be arrested by sponging the
body nightly in salt water.
That fever patient can be made
cool and comfortable by frequently
sponging off with soda water.
That to beat eggs quickly, add q
pinch of salt. Salt cools, and cold
eggs froth rapidly.
That the hair may be kept from
falling out after sickness by a fre
quent application to the scalp of
sage tea.
That you can take out spots from
wash goods by rubbing them with
the yelk Of eggs before washing.
That white spots upon vanished
furniture will disappear if you hold
a hot plate over them.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-22
THAT SQUIRREL AGAIN.
Cor. n. Y. Tribune.


When man chases squirrel around
tree, he goes around the tree but does
he go around the squirrel?
The confusion exhibited in the
squirrel question. inclines me to
propose the following elucidatioD,
which / believe and claim is the true
answer to the question: The man cer-
tainly goes around the squirrel. The
outer of the two men on the lever OF
the vertical windlass goes around
the other. If a house were rotating
on turntable and a man at the front
door walked around with the house
he would go around the house with
out seeing the back door. Any
point in the tire of a wheel goes
around one and every point in the
hub. This, the simplest case, illus
trates all. The point in the tire is
at one time above the point in the
hub, at another it is directly in front,
having meantime occupied all inter
mediate positions; then it is below,
having occupied all intermediate po
sitions between points 2 and 3; then
it is behind; then it is again above,
having occupied all intermediate po-
sitions! The point in the tire has
passed around the point in the hub.
The only sets of points in the wheel
among which there is no going round
another are those which are equally
distant from the centre. These Of
course follow each other in the same
track. Going around a thing does
not necessitate holding successive
positions on all sides of it. More
over squirrel is not the point of q
squirrel, nor the back of him, nor
his right side, nor his left side. The
squirrel is the individual squirrel.
Ii as the man goes one way the squir-
rel should go the other way around
the tree, the man would twice be be-
fore the face, the back, and the right
and left sides of the squirrel, but he
would 60 around the squirrel only
once. If while the man went around
the tree once the squirrel should 60
around half dozen times the man
would occupy relations to the several
sides of the squirrel about half a
dozen times varying with the direc-
tion the squirrel goes but the man
would 60 around the squirrel only
once In the original question pro-
posed, the man has been successive
ly and un,nterruptedly on the north,
east, south, west, and again north of
the squirrel, and has held meantime
all intermediate positions success
lively. Without regard to the posi-
tion or movements of the squirrel he
has gone around the squirrel.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-22
TAXATION OF THE LIQUOR
TRAFFIC BETTER THAN
PROHIBITION.

Speech of d. B. Duffield at Detroit.
First, That Prohibition is not pro
hibitive, and, in the nature of things,
cannot be prohibitive.
Second, That. there is better
and more effective way of dealing
with the liquor traffic, and that is
by taxation and regulation, for the
reasons that:
1t reduces the number Of dealers.
1t puts annually into the county
treasures of the State over 81 ,000,-
900.
1t gives us quiet Sabbaths and
holidays.
Il enforces penalties in advance
without the cost of prosecution or
risk of collection.
1t is prohibitory wherever the peo-
pie desire it to be.
1t regulates where Prohibition
would result only in free whisky.
1t is not a license, but it is better
than license. 1t burdens and de-
prives the trade of its profits.
1t is supported by the best men
and the best minds Of the East. 1t
is progressive, while Prohibition
would be retrogressive.
1t is protective of the lahorer and
HIS wages, and, what is better, of his
family and children.
1t has been approved by the peo-
pie Of this State for over twelve
years past, and there is no good rea-
son why it should now be abandoned.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-22
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.
Needful Observances Which no Lady or
Gentleman Will Neglect.
Youths Companion.

Youths Companion.
A young married couple. who had
been most favorably received by the
best society Of the town where they
began housekeeping, were surprised
when, in year or more, the interest
oftheirlittleworld, in regard to them,
had apparently ceased. They receiv
ed no invitations, and their card
basket was no longer habitually fill
ed. What could be the reason: IL
simply lay in the fact that, being
unconventional by nature, and care
less by training, they had been too
uncerimonious in their treatment OF
their acquaintance. They were alb
sorbed in each others society, and
it was an effort to think Of the out
side world. Consequently, although
they were well pleased at receiving
calls, they often postponed returning
them for months, and sometimes
neglected going at all, hoping, mean
time, that people would "call again
There are certain observance
which the person who desires to
rank with ladies and gentlemen will
not neglect. The rules Of etiquette
are not merely arbitrary; as gen
eral thing, they are founded upon
convenience or kindliness. To re-
turn the first call of a stranger with.
out delay is to express ones appre.
citation of his kindness in paying the
visit. Replying to an invitation
Immediately on receiving ii, enables
the sender to make definite plans,
and is, moreover. suitable display
of gratitude for the attention. To
express ones thanks for gift, when
it must he done by letter, without
allowing one mail.to intervene, is to
make practical demonstration of
ones pleasure in having received it.
There never yet was social occasion
in which promptitude failed to be n
virtue, except, perhaps, in the case
of English dinner-parties, where the
guest is expected to arrive after the
specified hour.
Many people are both ignorant Of
conventional rules and careless by
nature; but casu al acquantances can
not be expected to make allowances
for them, on account Of these disa
bilities. The offenders against the
rules Of society will, on the contrary.
probably be classified as rude or
"odd," and, in any case, undesirable
acquaintances The habit Of l,eipg
''on time" and ''up to the mari" is
more easily cultivated in youth than
when the routine of life has become
firmly Gxed. The boy or girl .ho
is alive to the demands OF others will
become, later in life, polite by nature:
since good habits, fortunately, mas
become mechanical, as well as bal
ones.